2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Ilja Rijnen

Jeethu Syriac

Chief Operating Officer

St. Luke’s Hospital, Singapore
Jeethu Syriac is the head of human resources at St. Luke’s Hospital (SLH), where he oversees HR business partnering, recruitment, talent development, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement. He focuses on building a purpose-driven workforce and strengthening organisational capability to support quality care and service delivery. With over 15 years of HR experience across the information technology and healthcare sectors, he brings a practical and people-centred approach to organisational development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and a postgraduate qualification in human resources development.

His strengths in change management, talent development, and employee relations have contributed to multiple HR awards in Singapore and the region across the organisations he has worked with.

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Chee Hui Lim

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Kaijie Ng

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Abigail Goh

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Jeethu Syriac

Jeethu Syriac

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Patrick Woo

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